Thomson Elite – £400.00 – £313.99

“Many have begrudgingly given up their beloved Thomson post for one of the many dropper posts available but now Thomson have answered your prayers. You want the increased control a dropper post gives you? Well now you can put a Thomson post back on your bike.”

Stealth dropper posts

The newer type of post design where the cable enters the frame’s seat tube all neat and tidy like. You’ll need to have a compatible frame (with the appropriate holes in the frame tubes).

Brand-X Ascend – £139.99 – £125.99

“Introducing the Ascend Dropper Seatpost from Brand-X; a consistent and dependable remotely operated, internally routed dropper seatpost, which allows riders to infinitely adjust their saddle height to suit the terrain ahead, without having to take their hands off their handlebars.”

Giant Contact SL Switch – £169.99 – £152.99

Race Face Turbine – £349.99 – £224.99

“Lower air pressures and static seals offer unrivalled performance, control, and reliability. Turbine also operates in below-freezing temperatures making it perfect for Fat Bikes and cold weather riding. Less down time for service equals more saddle time on the trails.”

RockShox Reverb Stealth B1 – £436.00 – £277.00

The Reverb Stealth is lightweight, has a low ride height and offers trouble-free performance. It’s also available in a load of options: three drops, two lengths and two sizes. It might be getting old but it’s still the best on the market.

Thomson Elite Covert – £400.00 – £313.99

“Thomson components are known for their impeccable quality, attention to detail, and overall strength. No stranger to the all-mountain trail bike, it was only logical that Thomson would branch into the dropper seatpost market; furthermore, into the internal-cable-routed dropper seatpost market.”

And a couple of other dropper post things…

Magura Vyron Elect Wireless – £336.00 – £279.00

“The first dropper seat post with wireless remote control! Ride with 100% safety and efficiency, at the touch of a button. No wires. Feel the ultimate rush on the bike. Built for extreme All-mountain and Enduro rides, across even the most punishing terrains, maximize bike control and handling with the Vyron eLECT seatpost. Adjust the saddle height on the go via the ANT+ wireless remote, no fuss with cables. Easily transferred between bikes.”

Pro dropper post protector – £9.99

“With neoprene construction and a tough woven outer skin this is the ideal solution to protect your dropper seatpost. By keeping mud dust debris and stones away from the upper stantion of your post you can drastically decrease servicing costs and frequency. Easily and securely mounts to your saddle rails and post. Quick and simple to wash and very light.”